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Comfort Foods

Creamy soups, casseroles, pies, and slow-cooked dishes give this comfort-food collection its familiar character. The recipes bring together substantial textures and preparations associated with home cooking, while allowing room for newer interpretations of those flavors. Find a dish that suits the kind of comforting meal you want to put on the table.

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  • Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

    Ingredients 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper…

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  • French  Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

    Ingredients 4 Tablespoons salted butter, cut into 4 pieces 1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) yellow onions, halved and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme 4…

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  • Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup

    Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup

    Ah, the Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup! Just the name alone sends a tingle down the spine and a rumble in the tummy, doesn’t it? Imagine this: a creamy…

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  • Traditional Irish Colcannon

    Traditional Irish Colcannon

    Colcannon, a beloved Irish dish, brings together the simplicity of potatoes and cabbage with the rich flavors of butter and bacon to create a comforting and satisfying meal.…

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  • Classic Corn Fritters

    Classic Corn Fritters

    Whip up a batch of corn fritters for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they’re super speedy and simple to prep. Or pair them with a bacon and radish salad for…

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  • Hot Chicken Salad with Potato Chip Crust

    Hot Chicken Salad with Potato Chip Crust

    This retro dish was once a hot favorite on the menus of tea rooms, bridge clubs, bridal showers, and other occasions where ladies lunched. It’s similar to a chicken…

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  • Blender Mac and Cheese

    Ingredients 3 large egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 5 ounces…

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  • Tennessee Onions

    Tennessee Onions are a delightful treat, and the combination of sweet onions and cheesy topping is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy your meal! Ingredients 3–4 Vidalia onions,…

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  • Salt and Pepper Tater Tots

    Salt and Pepper Tater Tots

    Ingredients 1 bag (about 32-oz.) of tater tots 1 diced Thai red chile (or Serrano pepper) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chinese…

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  • The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Salad

    Pile it on toasted bread or croissants with lettuce and tomato for a sandwich, eat it with crackers of your choice, or serve a scoop on lettuce leaves with assorted fruit and…

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